Indian Arrowroot (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Indian arrowroot plant is a perennial herb native to the East Indies, Polynesia, and Australia, and is cultivated for its edible root.
- Indian arrowroot is a starchy root vegetable that is commonly used in many tropical cuisines.
- The Otaheite arrowroot starch extracted from the Indian arrowroot plant is used as a thickening agent in many recipes.
- In some parts of Australia, Indian arrowroot is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- The large edible root of the Indian arrowroot plant can be roasted, boiled, or dried and ground into a flour for use in baking.